Published: Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 07:05 AM.

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Transportation Secretary Tony Tata said 2.7 million gallons of brine have been spread on state roads, along with 1,500 pounds of salt. People have been advised to stay off the roads during consecutive snow and ice storms, and their aftermath.

But for those who have to or choose to get out on the roads, authorities have been responding to events around the area.

State Highway Patrol 1st Sgt. Robert Bowen said up to about 11 a.m. Tuesday, state troopers responded to 24 incidents in Lenoir County and 21 in Jones County, including two incidents cars had overturned.

“We have not been nearly as busy today as we were yesterday,” Bowen said Wednesday. “We were very busy.”

There were no serious injuries, however.

For county and city law enforcement, however, problems were few and far between.

Transportation Secretary Tony Tata said 2.7 million gallons of brine have been spread on state roads, along with 1,500 pounds of salt. People have been advised to stay off the roads during consecutive snow and ice storms, and their aftermath.

But for those who have to or choose to get out on the roads, authorities have been responding to events around the area.

State Highway Patrol 1st Sgt. Robert Bowen said up to about 11 a.m. Tuesday, state troopers responded to 24 incidents in Lenoir County and 21 in Jones County, including two incidents cars had overturned.

“We have not been nearly as busy today as we were yesterday,” Bowen said Wednesday. “We were very busy.”

There were no serious injuries, however.

For county and city law enforcement, however, problems were few and far between.

“We’ve experienced a few traffic accidents in the past 24 hours related directly to the weather and icy roads, but otherwise it has been a relatively eventless event,” Lenoir County Sheriff Chris Hill said.

Kinston Department of Public Safety spokesman Woody Spencer advised motorists to pay attention to icy spots on the road.

“Right now, it’s not bad, just that people need to be aware that they can be going fine, and all of a sudden hit an ice patch, so they just have to drive accordingly,” Spencer said.

After an all-day snowstorm Tuesday, snow began again shortly after 10 a.m. and sleet moved in around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

For people who have to be on the roads, the Red Cross advised common-sense procedures like allowing more space between vehicles, thoroughly cleaning windows and lights, not using cruise control and traveling with supplies that could be of help should you be immobilized or stranded on your route.

Wes Wolfe can be reached at 252-559-1075 and Wes.Wolfe@Kinston.com. Follow him on Twitter @WolfeReports.